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Scientists Make World's Smallest Violin
The expression "world's smallest violin" is often used to mock exaggerated complaints. It is believed to have originated in a ...
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Scientists print 'world's smallest violin' in platinum with nanolithography — UK physicists push toward nanoscale computing
Physicists at the UK's Loughborough University have printed the "world's smallest violin" in platinum, measuring 13 x 35 ...
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There's a Huge Problem With Nanoscientists' "World's Smallest Violin"
Narrower than the width of a human hair, it boasts equal parts meme and engineering potential, and serves as a cheeky proof ...
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Physicists create 'the world's smallest violin' using nanotechnology (w/video)
"Though creating the world's smallest violin may seem like fun and games ... and has remained part of pop culture thanks to appearances in more recent shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, as well as a ...
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"World's Smallest" Nano-Violin Measures Less Than A Hair's Width – But Could Lead To Big Discoveries
The violin was created as a way to test a new system that will help identify new materials and aid in the next generation of computers.